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F399 SAY

1989 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

108,908 mi
Last recorded108,908 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF399 SAY
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 108,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Is 19 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Is 17 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Is 19 years old (215/60/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Is 17 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tailgate does not open from outside, managed to open it from inside to carry out test.

Pass 30 May 2025 106,922 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 106,881 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 106,602 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 105,314 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 105,048 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive os near oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 105,048 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive os near oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 104,703 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 104,374 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 103,805 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

corrosion in offside sill

Pass 15 Jul 2015 103,805 miles

corrosion in offside sill

Pass 27 Jun 2014 102,879 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 102,879 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 100,836 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 97,942 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 93,652 miles

Front shock absorber worn (Flexing in slide bushes)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 93,652 miles

Front shock absorber worn (Flexing in slide bushes)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 92,219 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2009 90,434 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 87,733 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 87,706 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2007 84,091 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 81,355 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

How Reliable is the Porsche 944?

Based on 101,425 MOT tests across 8,791 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
920
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
8,791
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,364
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,154
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,871
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,919
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 2,816
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F399 SAY is a 1989 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1989 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 119,715 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche 944 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,364 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F399 SAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 944 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F399 SAY registered?

F399 SAY is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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